Falling for Mr Smith

Chapter Four

ric POV



"Take a drink you'll feel alright" Caleb said to Jane after given her a sit then handed her a glass if water which she gratefully accepted without hesitation.

Still processing what she said a few minutes ago I stopped pacing back and forth then turn to face her "What makes you think she was taken" I asked feeling curious.

Swallowing down the water in her mouth the redheaded lady reply "Eight days ago she called me apologizing for not tell me where she had been When a knock on the door put a stop to our conversation. Good thing she didn't cut the call because I wouldn't know who that was" She casted her eyes down in sadness.

Well come to thing of it Jane did look familiar. I had met her before, her now red hair was black then. It memory of what happened that night I met she and Valentina was still fresh in my head because if that night hadn't exist I wouldn't have had anything to do with Valentina.

There wouldn't even be a baby.

"What happened?" Sebastian questioned putting his elbows on his laps while studying Jane carefully. I would say this was the first time he ever stared at a lady nonsexually.

Jane deeply sigh before continuing "Valentina once dated a guy called Alexander Luis is a well known business tycoon in Brazil. They both dated for some months still Xander started showing another side of him Valentina never knew about, he had bipolar disorder. After ending things with him, he still pester her by threatening any guy she dates and forcing them to end things with her, the stubborn ones who refuse in ending things gets severely beating up to the point on medical treatment. Valentina had a restraining order against him which he didn't bother her again but somehow he came back for her. I heard her called out his name 'Xander' though the phone"

I clenched my fist in anger wanting to punch something. Just two weeks ago we saved Victoria from a psychopath and now another has come to cause more damage on my wife to be. I fear I might lose she and the baby.

"Why did it take you this long to get to us?" Caleb gaze at her intensely making me reason the same. Why did it take her this long to contact us? I suspiciously studied her.

"I've no idea where I could find you or contact you. I managed to find your company but when I got there they told me I need to have an appointment with you to get to you. And when I decide to wait for behind for you, somehow you manage to sneak out without me finding out. Then I remembered a fast smart private investigator Valentina introduced to me who I contacted to find your home location and within a few minutes he did. That how am even able to speak to you now" She stop taking a deep breath after her speech then stopped her sharp gaze shifted to everyone in the room with her "Wait a second, are you people thinking I had a hand in this?"

At her statement I immediately felt guilty for even thinking she had a hand in this for a moment "No why would we? We just need to set things straight" I respond lying through my teeth but she manage to buy my lame excuse.

"Who is this man? And why didn't you contact him to help you locate Valentina?" Sebastian asked 

Jane took her time before replying "His name is Bennett Wilinki. A computer genius. He was helpful enough to locate Valentina's whereabout. I know where she is I just help from you guys that why am here. Your influence and connection can help" Her gaze moved to mine "And you deserve to know because she's carrying your child"

Nodding my head I sat down in relief "Where is she"

"Strangely it reveals she's in LA" Jane dig into her purse and pulled out a piece of paper "This is where she is"

At her comment I gaze at the paper. Not wasting any more time I stood up followed by Caleb and Sebastian "Let's go we don't have much time to waste, only God knows what that man is planning keeping her close behind"

How much of a fool could I be? She is more closer that I ever thought. Which is very strange.

We all dashed out of the room heading to the living room when Mrs Jones appeared in front of us with a puzzled look.

Immediately my guard went up "What wrong Mrs Jones?" I asked cautiously anticipating her next comment.

I didn't get to hear her next word when a young lady stepped into the view with blood covering her hands and clothes.

"Valentina?" 

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Valentina POV



"s**t!" I cursed getting down from the stool I had climb to check out the window if there was any alternative of an escape but I was immediately disappointed by the height which greeted me.

Feeling drained of strength I slump back on the bed. Sighing my hand went to my now five months old bump when I felt a pain at the right side of my stomach.

Hissing in pain I rubbed the side that hurts. A nudge on my palm made me realize that the baby had kicked. A smile automatically made way to my face.

"Thank you. I'll always protect you from any danger that comes your way, I promise even if I've to kill" I vowed with sincerity but my smile dropped when I realize Eric wasn't here to experience the joy of feeling our child's first movement.

How f****d up things are. I couldn't blame no one except myself. It was all my fault, I caused it. If only I had not done what my parent had wanted me doing, I wouldn't be here would I? But why do I feel like deep down inside me I enjoyed doing so.

I shook the thought off my head " I think I need a therapist" I murmured to myself while still rubbing my bump.

The door to the room I was in opened revealing Xander who gracefully majestically strolled into the room "I see you're up?"

I sat up in speed not wanting him coming any close to me. My gaze carefully study him in curiosity.

"Aren't you saying anything?" He said with his brow up.

I continued ignoring him which I know is dangerous because my silence irritates him a lot.

"So its gotten to the point of you ignoring me, huh?" He calming spoke  which took me by surprise "Well be happy because today am in a good mood. Do you want to know why?" He  pressed on.

I shook my head in response suddenly terrified by his happy mood which isn't a good sign.

"Come in" Xander yelled out immediately the room was greeted by the presence of a man who looks to be in his 40s. Xander straightened up putting his hands into his pocket "Valentina meet Mr Bruce. He's going to be the doctor to remove that thing away from your stomach"

At his word my face drained turning as white and snow. I stood up instantly then begin shifting back in fear till my back hit the wall "You're not killing my baby Xander" I snarled at him while protectively covering my bump.

Xander chuckled "I wasn't asking for your opinion" He devilishly smirk then shifted his gaze to the other man "Begin doing what I told you"

"Yes sir" The black headed man spoke. He dropped down the bag he was holding without wasting time he begin opening it pulling out instruments that looked scary.

"Xander please stop this madness am begging you" I pleaded to him wish turned to deaf ears.

"Ma'am please stay clam, this wouldn't hurt" The unknown doctor carefully step towards me with a syringe in his hands.

"No never!" I yelled out somehow I manage to dodge him passing under his outstretched hand. In instinct I took up an equipment which looks like a scissors from his tray of medical instruments "Don't come near me" I pointed it towards both of them in defence.

"Valentina stop this madness of resistance" Xander gently spoke seeing if he could somehow manage to lure me down.

But I know better "I mean it neither of you better come near me or I swear to God I'll stab you with" I said in rage and fear for me baby's life. Sweat drip off my forehead while breathing fast.

Xander gaze at the doctor "What are you still waiting for do your job she won't do a thing. She's only bluffing"

"I don't bluff when it comes to the life of my loved ones. Don't underestimate me Xander" I pressed on in my words of defense.

"Go on" He insisted to the doctor who immediately looked reluctant on doing so.

"I can't sir, it looks like she really means it" The doctor spoke with his voice shaking.

Xander groan in annoyance "Well then if you won't do it I will" In a flash he appeared in front of me snatching the equipment of my hand but magically I somehow took another next me then stabbed it on the nearest place in his body I could find.

Within a second the doctor dashed out of the room leaving behind his tools and me alone to a bleeding and gagging Xander who I had stabbed in the neck.

I gasp frozen in shock 'what have I done' 

In bent down to him pulling the equipment off his neck then immediately put a pressure on it which end up staining my hands with blood "Oh my god! I warned you Xander. Look what you've made me do, look what you've made me become" I sobbed out taking off my jacket to put more pressure on his neck.

Xander gagged out blood in response "T-Thank y-y-you for s-sa-saving me fro-from myself" 

I frown my brow in confusion "What?" I said out sniffing in back my sob.

"A-Am s-sor-sorry for e-ev-everything" He manage to say out and within a blink of an eye he sigh out his last breath.

My gasp out immediately taking my hands to my mouth. I pulled it back with I felt it wet only to realise there was blood on it my clothes and face. I took a mans life.

Feeling terrified of myself I backed away from the body crying out in fear and shock. I glance at Xander's body then moved to search in his pocket for his phone.

I felt a relief to know he had no password lock in it. I immediately dialed 911.

"911 what's your emergency?" I female voice spoke out.

I sniffed then cleared my throat before replying "I-I was kidnapped by my ex and he wanted to kill my baby. I had no choice believe me I had no choice" My voice shook out.

"Madam please clam down and explain to me" She spoke softly waiting for my explanation.

"He gave me no choice. I didn't mean it, am not a killer he made me do it. He made me kill him. Am not a killer, am not a...." I rumbled on like a mad woman but was interrupted but the woman.

"Hold on a second while I connect to a near by cop about your active location. And madam please don't move from there for your protection sake an ambulance is in its way"

I shook my head in disagreement "No I can't stay here I need my Eric, I need him. I can't stand the sight in front of me" I said then cut the line not waiting for her reply.

I stood up carefully passing over Xander's body to get out of here in search of Eric he's the only one I need. Was he looking for me since. Maybe he is maybe he isn't.

Right now I don't know what I want. Will he want a killer like me? I felt dirty and tainted. I killed someone, I took a life. I mentally said to myself.

Is this how far my life has come to be? To end up becoming a killer? Eric will never want to be with a killer like me. Because if I were him I wouldn't want to be with me.

Going  down the stairs I went to the living room leading to the door which I suppose leads out of the hunted house.

I sighted a wardrobe then without wasting much time I opened it seeing if I could see any car key and by luck I did.

I sigh out in contentment "Am getting out of here" I murmured to myself with the guilt of being a killer.

I am now certain I need a therapist.

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